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Considers the lessons that French medical accident liability and redress law provides for possible reform in England and elsewhere.

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In 1528, a Spanish expedition was shipwrecked in the Gulf of Mexico. Eight years later only four men remained alive. They had over­come starvation, illness, and brutal conditions as they crossed the continent in search of their countrymen. One of the four, Cabeza de Vaca, later published a mesmerising account of what occurred. The Ecstasy of Cabeza de Vaca is Keith Hill's masterful verse retelling of Cabeza de Vaca's story. Naked and enslave...

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Die 30-jährige Marthe (Marie-Christine Barrault), verheiratet und Mutter eines Kindes und der ebenfalls verheiratete Tanzlehrer Ludovic (Victor Lanoux) lernen sich auf einer Hochzeit kennen, die sie beide zu Verwandten macht - zu Cousin und Cousine. Dieser Abend genügt, um sich näher kennenzulernen und füreinander große Sympathien zu entwickeln. Sie treffen sich danach regelmäßig auf Familienfeiern, ihr Verhältnis ist zunächst rein platonische...

Over 70, 000 entries of commonly used American English words with multiple misspellings per word based upon their phonetic sound. Brief definitions allow for quickly ascertaining the proper word you wish to use. Extensive cross-referencing allows for words that are either similar in meaning and/or spelling. All available prefixes are defined. Each correctly spelled word lists all potential suffix endings leaving no guesswork as to how to s...

Explores how contemporary German-language literary, dramatic, filmic, musical, and street artists are grappling in their works with social-justice issues that affect Germany and the wider world.

From the world's most renowned security technologist, Bruce Schneier, this 20th Anniversary Edition is the most definitive reference on cryptography ever published and is the seminal work on cryptography. Cryptographic techniques have applications far beyond the obvious uses of encoding and decoding information.

LA+ WILD explores the concept of WILD and its role in design, large-scale habitat and species conservation, scientific research, the human psyche, and aesthetics. This issue of LA+ includes contributions drawn from disciplines as diverse as evolutionary ecology, biology, visual arts, bioengineering, landscape architecture, planning, architecture, climatology, environmental history, philosophy, and literature. It features essays by Timothy Mous...

Robert (Bob) Simpson, along with his wife, Joanne, are both meteorological pioneers and icons, particularly with respect to tropical meteorology. Bob was the first director of the National Hurricane Research Project in the late 1950s, and a former director of the National Hurricane Center 1967-1974. Along with Herbert Saffir, he was also the creator of the widely used Saffir-Simpson Hurricane Scale (Categories 1-5). Simpson is an Honorary Memb...

Geronimo's mom has so many puppies she doesn't know what to do. So when Geronimo decides to leave home for a better life, he enters a great, big, scary world where he doesn't know who he is . . . and has no idea what he is, either! This gentle, humorous story is accompanied by Emily Stanbury's charming black and white illustrations. Perfect for beginning readers and for reading aloud.

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In June 1942 the Japanese army invaded Attu, a remote island at the end of the Aleutian Chain. Soldiers occupied the village for two months before taking its Alaska Native residents to Japan, where they were held until the end of the war. After harassing American and Canadian forces for little over a year, the Japanese forces quietly withdrew. After the war, the Attuans' return to Alaska was not a joyful reunion. When they were released, the A...

Explore legends, mythical sightings, and intriguing explorations from around the globe! Enjoy the unique combination of visual illustrations and unforgettable accounts.